Bomana War Cemetery — Attraction in National Capital District

A quiet, humbling place. These men knew the price - and paid it. They weren’t naive; they went anyway. They died fighting fascism, demagoguery, and narcissistic power at its most dangerous.

This cemetery isn’t just a memorial. It’s a warning.

The threat they faced wasn’t buried with them. It changes shape, reappears, and recruits new faces.

Lest we forget... Lest we ignore the signs - again... Lest we excuse silence and hide in comfort while history repeats itself.

They stood up when it counted. We must have the courage to do the same if and when the time comes.

Now they rest at the end of the Kokoda Trail, where time has stood still for them - and the silence speaks...

"Their name liveth for evermore" Took a trip out to the Bomana War Cemetery yesterday, what a stunning and peaceful place! Really blew my mind just how many men lay down their lives in protection of PNG and Australia, these brave men were the last line of defence. What an incredibly amazing job the keepers do maintaining and caring for these souls and their...

Unbelievable place to visit. Maintained perfectly and is a very humbling spot to visit. Hard to put it all into perspective to what these brave men and women sacrificed....